Join us to make Salem Hospital a VTE free zone through a project commissioned by the QOC and with the full support of the MEC. On August 25, the new Caprini based risk-stratification tool and evidence-based linked orders will be required to be completed on all adult inpatients. If not completed within four hours of admission, a BPA (best practice alert ) will appear upon opening the chart. The completed risk score will be available at all points of care in Epic Navigators to provide a basis for decision making regarding VTE prophylaxis.

Please go to HealthStream for an optional CBT to learn more. On August 11 an Epic Radar message will go live and you can quick link to the tip sheets. If you have any questions, please contact John Hannig, MD, and Preethi Prakash, MD, the VTE Prevention Team Physician Champions.

The format of the breakfast remains the same, however you will have more monthly opportunities to attend. You will receive an invitation three times a year to join the morning breakfast meeting to share your thoughts as well as ask questions.

The next meeting will be for providers whose last name starts with A through E on Wednesday, August 19, from 7 to 8 a.m., at Salem Hospital, Building A, 7th Floor conference room. A postcard invitation was mailed to your home mail box.

This month's Trauma Times contains several important and practical topics, such as strategies for the bleeding trauma patient, who should get an INR, and transferring trauma patients.

The recommended reading for this month is the article: Emerging therapies in traumatic hemorrhage control. Due to copyright limitations, see instructions for finding the article on page 1 of the newsletter. Clicking through and reading both the newsletter and the paper qualifies you for one hour of category two CME credit.

Password policy updatePlease note that 3M/ESA passwords did not change when you changed your Epic/Network password. If you would like to change your ESA password to match your network password, please contact the Solution Center at 503-561-4357.

Remember, if the due date is August, 31, 2015, the learning module is required and must be completed by this date.

If the due date is December 31, 2015, this is an optional learning module that you may choose to do for your own benefit. The optional learning will disappear from your HealthStream account after December 31 if not completed.

CME credit is available for all modules. There is the potential to opt out if you have completed similar ICD-10 training prior to this assignment. Contact Claire O'Brien (formerly Norton) if this could apply to you.

Notice of Christine Clarke's, MD, nomination will be distributed to the medical staff for 30 days before the election. Confidential ballots will be sent out in the beginning of September for a four-week voting period.

Select class headlines to download a flier to print and share with your patients. For more information and to register, visit the CHEC website or call 503-814-2432 (CHEC).

Medical Nutrition Therapy
Do you have a patient that can benefit from nutrition counseling? Registered dietitians are available at both West Valley Hospital and Salem Hospital to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. Fill out and submit the referral form for your patient.

This four-week program is designed specifically for people suffering from fatigue and loss of strength that can result from surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. The focus is on functional strength conditioning using free weights that are appropriate to the individual while offering the support of a small group setting.

Date: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, August 17 to September 16
Time: 1 to 2 p.m. or 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $10

Boot Camp for New Dads
For expectant dads and dads with babies up to three months old. New dads and dads-to-be will learn the ropes from men who have successfully made the transition to being a father.
Date: Monday, August 17
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $10

Developmental Disabilities Action Group
An action based support group for families and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns. A place to connect, educate, and be supported while looking at your child as a whole person.
Date: 2nd Monday of each month
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: Free